Lucier accepts plea deal in B&E case

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May 22, 2013 at 12:01 AM

One of three suspects jailed in connection with the breaking and entering of a residence in Cheboygan County’s Forest Township accepted a prosecutor’s plea agreement Tuesday in Cheboygan County 53rd Circuit Court.

By MIKE FORNESmike@cheboygantribune.com

One of three suspects jailed in connection with the breaking and entering of a residence in Cheboygan County’s Forest Township accepted a prosecutor’s plea agreement Tuesday in Cheboygan County 53rd Circuit Court.Bethany Lucier, 27, pleaded guilty to a charge of attempted larceny in a building, a two-year high court misdemeanor. The agreement calls for her sentence to consist of time served.Lucier admitted to accompanying her boyfriend, 30-year-old Casey Dodder, and 32-year-old Jacob Weiss to the Tower residence on Dec. 16, 2012, where coins, jewelry and various video game units and games were stolen.Lucier said she accompanied Dodder to a Cheboygan-area motel where a gold dealer bought the jewelry. The gold dealer later cooperated with police in returning the items to the owner. Dodder pleaded guilty to a charge of breaking and entering with intent and possession of heroin. As part of his plea agreement, the minimum time that Dodder will serve will be a maximum of four years with the Michigan Department of Corrections. Weiss received a jail sentence for his role in the crime. Sentencing for Lucier is set for June 25.

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